Keystone Biology: Cell Structures & Functions

Question 1

Define what the nucleus is.

Answer 1

The “control center of the cell” – directs cell activities using the genetic code. Also where DNA is contained.

Question 2

What is the function of the ribosomes?

Answer 2

Structures that help to assemble amino acids into proteins.

Question 3

What is the process of proteins actually being created?

Answer 3

Translation ;)

Question 4

Explain what the vacuole/vesicle performs.
A. Structures that help to assemble amino acids.
B. Structures composed of phospholipids that help to store or move substances around / out of the cell
C. Series of membranes that package substances produced on their surface.

Answer 4

B. Structures composed of phospholipids that help to store or move substances around / out of the cell

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE time ! The Endoplasmic Reticulum removes substances produced on their surface

Answer 5

fALsE:!! They are a series of membranes that packages substances made on their surface into vesicles .

Question 6

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 6

Series of membranes that receive materials from the ER and finalize their production.